Memtest with Ubuntu 12.04 live CD

Question

I've probably missed something but I can't find the memtest option when booting from my Ubuntu 12.04 Live USB.

Could someone please tell me how to get to it?

Answer 1

You need to boot from live CD or USB. Press and hold any key while your computer is booting.

Press 'F6', a language menu will pop up, select English and press enter. You will then be presented with the option menu.

The options will be

• Try Ubuntu without installing
• Install Ubuntu
• Check Disk for Defects
• Test memory
• Boot form First Hard disk

If you select Test Memory you will be presented with another menu that will allow you to select which test(s) you want to run.

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F.Y.I. Check Disk for defects will check the installation media for defects(not the hard drive)